Which limitation arose when medieval astronomers assumed uniform circular motion?

💡 Explanation

Observed planetary motions are non-uniform; Epicycles were introduced to reconcile theory with observation, using the apparent retrograde motion, because uniform angular velocity was assumed. Therefore, the outcome was compounded error, rather than eclipses or stellar parallax inconsistencies.

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